Falco Jaekel develops a reference architecture for cloud logistics systems. The reference architecture shows how to apply the principles and concepts of cloud computing (e.g. virtualization, service-orientation) to logistics system design and thus how to deliver certain physical logistics capabilities such as transport and storage with the essential cloud characteristics (e.g. on-demand, rapid elasticity, pay-per-use). Within certain scenarios, this innovative mode of delivery can reconcile logistics efficiency with effectiveness and thus may enable firms to achieve competitive advantage in dynamic environments.

About the Author

Dr. Falco Jaekel finished his doctorate under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Delfmann at the Department of Business Policy and Logistics at the University of Cologne, Germany. He works in the consultancy branch of a global logistics service provider.

Book Information
ISBN 9783658228361
Author Falco Jaekel
Format Paperback
Page Count 544
Imprint Springer Gabler
Publisher Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG